Mending Fences
by Norm Foster
Director: Sergio Calderon
Producers: Rob Mather & Andrew Pawarroo
Performance Dates: March 25 – April 13, 2019
AUDITIONS by appointment
To be held at the Theatre – 400 Newkirk Road, Richmond Hill
Sunday December 9th 12pm- 3pm
Wednesday December 12th 7pm – 9pm
Call Backs (if necessary) Monday December 17th 7pm -9pm
Synopsis: Harry Sullivan hasn’t seen his son Drew in thirteen years, and now Drew is coming to Harry’s Saskatchewan ranch for a visit. This visit examines the things that divide and how two stubborn men can give in to feelings of the heart. This sentimental comedy is examined through memory and the ever present need to reconcile.
Character Breakdown: (Ages are listed as Character Age, not the age of the actor)
HARRY – Base Age: 59 – Also plays the role of Harry’s Father – A stubborn man who is set in his ways and doesn’t accept change easily.
GIN – Base Age: 50 – Also plays the roles of Lori and Harry’s Mother – A strong and willful woman who knows what she wants.
DREW – Base Age: 29 – Also plays the roles of Young Drew and Young Harry – A stubborn man who has had a life set-back and is in search of healing.
Audition Requirements:
Auditions will be conducted in 10-minute bookings. Please prepare one Three Minute Max monologue of your choice, and one personal story of family discourse where you found reconciliation. You may be given some re-directs on your monologue.
Things to keep in mind: Your monologue and story are meant to demonstrate your story-telling abilities to the audition panel.
Rehearsal Dates:
Table Work Rehearsal: Sunday December 30 – 12pm – 6pm
Regular Rehearsals: To begin on Monday, January 7 and will generally be scheduled for Sunday afternoons, Monday evenings and Wednesday evenings. Additional rehearsal may be booked based on the actor’s availability.
Audition Info:
• Please read script before signing up for an audition.
To obtain a copy:
o Contact Producer. There is a $20 deposit; refundable upon return of the script in good condition.
o Play is also available online from the RH Public Library or the Toronto Public Library in hard copy.
Contact for appointment: Rob Mather (Producer) rob.mather27@gmail.com
The Curtain Club is an award-winning community theatre celebrating 65 years of bringing quality theatre to the town of Richmond Hill and participates in Theatre Ontario. The Curtain Club is a non-profit, non-equity community theatre group. If you are cast in this show you MUST become a member of the club. Membership fees are $10.00 and are due no later than the first rehearsal.